And Union Night in Annapolis

ATU Local 689 reaches tentative agreement on new contract for Fairfax Connector workers

ATU Local 689 and Transdev reached a tentative agreement on Tuesday after a prolonged bargaining session that lasted all day for a new contract. Fairfax Connector workers have been on strike since February 22 over unfair labor practices committed by the company. Tuesday's session was the fourth time the union and the company met in person since the strike began. Read more ?

 

Monday, March 11: Union Night in Annapolis

Collective bargaining. Ending wage theft. Creating high-road jobs, and dignity for all workers.?Join union allies from across Maryland at Union Night in Annapolis on Monday, March 11 at 6:00 PM. Learn more ?

 

Nominations close FRIDAY for the 2024 Evening with Labor Awards

Nominations close this Friday, March 8 for the 2024 Evening with Labor Awards. If you know an individual or organization in the labor movement who went above and beyond last year, nominate them for this year's awards:?

 

Metro Washington Council's Committee on Political Education (COPE) meetings for three jurisdictions will take place later this month. Register now to join the meeting near you:

  • Prince Georges and Montgomery County COPE Meeting
    Thursday, March 14 at 10:00 AM on Zoom | Register

  • DC COPE Meeting
    Wednesday, March 20 at 3:00 PM on Zoom | Register

  • Tri-County COPE
    Tuesday March 26 at 6:00 PM
    American Legion (6330 Robert S Crain Hwy, La Plata, MD 20646)

COPE meetings are open to all members of Metro Washington Council's Affiliate unions.?Interested in having your union members join COPE meetings??Apply to become an Affiliate of the Council.

 

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